Steve Kandell

As Press Play takes a break for the holidays, here are a few of our favorite interviews from 2024.

Will the Senate defer to Trump on Cabinet nominees? Why does the transition to Trump’s second term feel familiar? KCRW looks at what’s ahead for 2025.

Kate Winslet stops by for an in-depth and quite candid conversation with Elvis. Plus, “3 Body Problem” star Jovan Adepo has The Treat.

The assassination of Brian Thompson, the former CEO of UnitedHealthcare insurance company, has prompted a national reckoning of how corporate entities commit crimes on a daily basis…

Colman Domingo on “Sing Sing,” Rodrigo Prieto on “Pedro Paramo,” and Carrie Courogen on a rule-breaking artist.

Music has benefits that relate hope and social connections

The Japanese market has dominated the trade in American vintage clothing for decades. Now economic and cultural changes are testing Japan’s vintage supremacy.

Point Fermin Lighthouse in San Pedro celebrates its 150th birthday this year. Its storied history includes two sets of female lighthouse keepers.

With antisemitism on the rise, The Braid’s founder says it’s more important than ever for Jewish people to tell their stories, and gather for a good laugh.